D.J. Carton showed off his defense in the first of two games on Saturday in Minnesota.
Matthew Bain, mbain@dmreg.com

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Grand View Christian junior Issa Samake dunks the ball in the first quarter against North Linn in the Thunder's Class 1A state championship win on Friday, March 9, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.(Photo: Bryon Houlgrave/The Register)Buy Photo

Lots has happened since then. Now, as we're entering July's evaluation periods, it's time to re-rank.

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Trayvon Williams of Valley drives to the basket during the 4A semifinal game against Cedar Falls Thursday, March 8, 2018.(Photo: Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register)

10. Trayvon Williams, PG, West Des Moines Valley

Previous: 10

AAU team: Kingdom Hoops

Williams' stock has remained steady throughout a good offseason with Kingdom Hoops. He reports a new offer from Missouri-Kansas City to go along with another from South Dakota State. The 6-foot-3 point guard's shot needs work, but he's a good athlete. In addition, his smothering defense, patience on offense and slashing abilities make him a low-major college prospect.

9. James Betz, PF/SF, G-H-V

Previous: 8

AAU team: None

The 6-7 Northern Iowa pledge boasts a strong all-around skill set that Ben Jacobson should be able to plug into his depth chart before too long. The projected stretch forward has honed a consistent 3-pointer and some nice point-forward skills. He isn't playing grassroots basketball this offseason.

8. Owen Coburn, PF/C, Spirit Lake

Previous: 6

AAU team: None

This 6-10, 200-plus pounder will provide a sturdy presence in the paint for South Dakota State. Coburn is not all size, though. He's got a solid stroke, shooting 65.3 percent and 80.4 percent from the foul line this past high school season. He also isn't playing grassroots basketball this offseason.

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Cole Henry of Oskaloosa drives to the basket during the 3A semifinal game against Waverly Shell Rock at Wells Fargo Arena Thursday, March 8, 2018.(Photo: Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register)

7. Cole Henry, PF, Oskaloosa

Previous: 9

AAU team: Martin Bros

Henry ended his high school season as one of the state's most daunting athletes. He's a 6-9 lefty with explosive athleticism that he utilizes on both ends of the floor. But his offensive game was limited to dunks, isolation drives or back-to-the-basket attacks. Now, Henry is adding range to his game — specifically focusing on his 3-point shot. Although there's plenty of room left to improve, Air Force noticed the growth and offered him May 8. Wisconsin has also expressed interest, in addition to a range of low- to mid-major programs. Henry holds other D-I offers from North Dakota and Furman.

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Issa Samake of Grand View Christian drives to the basket during the 1A matchup with St. Albert at Wells Fargo Arena Monday, March 5, 2018.
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6. Issa Samake, PF/SF, Grand View Christian

Previous: 5

AAU team: All Iowa Attack

Samake became Darian DeVries' first 2019 recruit when he committed to Drake in late June. He's a spider-armed, 6-7 forward with a 7-4½ wingspan. He entered this offseason as a raw prospect with mostly just post skills and plenty of defensive immaturity. But, like Henry, Samake has added range to his offense and has started to consistently knock down 3s. There's potential for Samake to bring his size to the perimeter in college. And that potential is scary. Tulsa had also offered, and Northern Iowa and Central Arkansas were expressing interest.

5. Trey Hutcheson, SG/SF, Linn-Mar

Previous: 4

AAU team: Martin Bros

Hutcheson added an Air Force offer in May, giving him his second D-I offer along with North Dakota. He's also getting interest from Drake, Belmont, Milwaukee, UNI, Western Illinois, Omaha and Denver. Hutcheson is a silky smooth, 6-5 wing who rarely makes mistakes or misses open shots. He's working on his ability to beat defenders off the dribble.

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North High School's Tyreke Locure shoots the ball during opening night of the YMCA Capital City Men's Basketball League 2018 season on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at West Des Moines Valley High School. (Photo: Kelsey Kremer/The Register)

4. Tyreke Locure, PG, Des Moines North

Previous: 3

AAU team: Beyond Ball

Locure committed to South Alabama during an official visit in late June. He was fielding interest from Drake, Minnesota, Georgia Tech, Nebraska-Omaha and Missouri State. South Alabama head coach Richie Riley wants to give Locure the keys to the offense, and the North star will have an opportunity for early playing time. The 5-11 bulldog of a guard is a natural scorer and his 3-point shot has turned into a strength; he'll have little issue putting up points in college. And in high school, his pesky brand of defense works. In college, though, with bigger bodies, that brand won't work — and Locure knows it. He said improving his defense will be his main focus over these next 12 months.

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Dubuque Senior's Noah Carter goes up for a shot while being guarded by Pleasant Valley's Carter Milam during the Class 4A Iowa Boys' High School State Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Wednesday, March 9, 2016. (Photo: Rachel Mummey/The Register)

3. Noah Carter, PF, Dubuque Senior

Previous: 7

AAU team: Iowa Barnstormers

Carter's stock has blossomed this offseason. Since April, Carter has added D-I offers from Lehigh, South Dakota State, Air Force, Northern Iowa and Drake. Davidson really likes him, too. He's an undersized, 6-5 power forward. But he is a high-level scorer at all three levels — he shot 52.4 percent from 3-point land in high school this year. His constant-effort, scrappy brand of basketball makes him a formidable matchup in spite of his size. That recipe probably wouldn't work at a high-major program, but Carter projects very well at a mid-major program.

Iowa City West forward Patrick McCaffery takes the ball up court during a basketball game in the Justin Sharp Memorial Shootout at Rock Island High School on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Rock Island, Illinois.(Photo: Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen)

2. Patrick McCaffery, PF/SF, Iowa City West

Previous: 2

AAU team: D1Minnesota

McCaffery, an Iowa recruit, uses spider-armed length, solid post moves and a rapidly improving 3-point shot to form the stretchiest of stretch power forwards. If he increases his foot speed, there's a chance we even see the 6-9 McCaffery play small forward at the next level. Other prospects are stronger. Other prospects are more athletic. But McCaffery stands out with his basketball IQ; let's just say you aren't surprised he's a coach's son when you see him play. His stock has taken somewhat of a hit this offseason among national analysts, but he's still a four-star, top-80 guy. Much will be expected from him in a Hawkeye jersey.

Bettendorf point guard D.J. Carton takes a ball up court during a basketball game against Rock Falls in the Justin Sharp Memorial Shootout at Rock Island High School on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Rock Island, Illinois. Carton is entering his senior year at Bettendorf.(Photo: Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen)

1. D.J. Carton, PG, Bettendorf

Previous: 1

AAU team: Quad City Elite

Since April, Carton has exploded to become one of the best point guards in 2019 — some would argue he is the best. He recently trimmed his college choices down to Michigan, Indiana and Ohio State, and a decision is expected within the next couple weeks. The 6-2 lefty has no significant flaw in his game. He's a lock-down defender. He's a high-flying athlete with a 39-inch vertical. He can finish among the trees with the best of them, and he can pile up points at all three levels. He's got eyes in the front, back and sides of his head to make plays for his teammates. And, at 195 pounds, he's quite strong for his height. Carton is a legitimate five-star player. Rivals just bumped him up to No. 17 in the country. 247Sports has him ranked No. 20.

Matthew Bain covers college football and basketball recruiting for the Des Moines Register. He also helps out with Iowa and Iowa State football and basketball coverage for HawkCentral and Cyclone Insider. Contact him at mbain@dmreg.com and follow him on Twitter @MatthewBain_.